A new addition to Hamburg’s high-end hotel scene, Conrad Hamburg is scheduled to open its doors in September 2025, with a comprehensive redesign by 1508 London…
With the handover of Conrad Hamburg to the operator MHP confirmed for August, the final step towards the debut of Hilton’s luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand in Germany is in place. The hotel will be situated in the historic Levantehaus building in the heart of Hamburg.
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For the Germany premiere of the Conrad luxury brand, operator MHP has secured one of the most exclusive locations in downtown Hamburg in partnership with Hilton as the franchisor. Located near the Town Hall, the Alster, and HafenCity, the Levantehaus, built in 1912 by Franz Bach and Carl Bensel, is directly on the famous Mönckebergstraße and with its listed facade now houses an exclusive shopping arcade.
Dr. Jörg Frehse, CEO of MHP, stated: “With Conrad Hamburg, we are creating an exceptional hotel that combines the historic architecture of the Art Nouveau building with contemporary luxury. In the heart of one of Europe’s most dynamic metropolises, the hotel will not only pay tribute to the history of the Hanseatic city of Hamburg, but will also captivate guests from across the globe.”
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Dietmar Hamm, Managing Director of Levantehaus, added: “We are pleased to have two experienced partners, MHP and Hilton, by our side. Conrad Hamburg is the perfect addition to our Levantehaus: The hotel combines bold design with purposeful service and will enrich the special atmosphere of our arcade. We have always seen Levantehaus as a place of inspiration, with cultural events and social engagement as integral parts of our concept. The opening of Conrad Hamburg will continue this tradition and add an exclusive dimension to our building.2
With a sense for the past and future Conrad Hamburg brings a piece of city history into the future and offers an experience that introduces guests to the essence of the Hanseatic city, with a refined sense of craftsmanship.
The redesign of the hotel spaces in the Levantehaus goes far beyond a renovation. Interior design firm 1508 London not only reimagined all the rooms and suites, but also the nine conference rooms, the lounge bar, the restaurant with private dining rooms, a whiskey lounge, and wellness facilities, including a luxury spa, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and a 20-metre indoor pool.
Leo Bertacchini, Design Principal at 1508 London, commented: “Our team delved deeply into the heritage of architect Franz Bach and explored his musical and architectural influences. In tribute to his work, we incorporated playful, elegant, and romantic touches – similar to notes on a music sheet. This has created a harmonious homage that runs through all the rooms.”
MHP Hotel AG is an independent German hotel investment and management platform based in Munich. Founded in 2012, the group designs innovative operating concepts for premium hotels owned by prominent investors and is a franchisee of major hotel groups like Marriott International and Hilton. MHP acts as a partnership link between franchisors, real estate investors, hotel guests, and employees. The group currently owns Le Méridien Hotels in Hamburg, Stuttgart, Munich, and Vienna, the Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel, the Hotel Luc, Autograph Collection in Berlin, the JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt, the Basel Marriott Hotel, and the Koenigshof, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Munich. The opening of Conrad Hamburg is planned for 2025, and the opening of the Autograph Collection Hotel in Stuttgart’s Schlossgarten district is planned for 2028.
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